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Which are the chief means of transportation in India? Discuss the factors affecting their development.
(i) It is the main mode of transport with its wider network.
(ii) Of all other means of transport put together, railways have become for more important in our national economy.
Its development has been influenced by the political, economic and geographical factors.
1. Political factors : The British Government wanted to exploit the Indian resources. Therefore it connected the ports and interior parts of the country by railways.
2. Economic factors : Supply of raw material in industrial and finished goods to markets. The dense population attracted the development of railways track.
3. Geographical factors : Relief features, climate, forest, desert also influenced the development of railway routes. Hilly regions, deserts, forests, flood-prone areas discouraged the development. On the other hand, northern plains of India provide favourable conditions for railway developments.
Some More Questions From Transport And Communication Chapter
Discuss the contribution of Air India and Indian Airlines in the air transport of India.
Which are the chief means of transportation in India? Discuss the factors affecting their development.
Give a detailed account of the development of railways in India and highlight their importance.
Describe the role of roads in the economic development of India.
Explain the importance and characteristics of different modes of transportation in India .
State the different gauges of Indian railway.
Mention two national waterways.
Describe Golden Quadrangle.
Mention any three national highways along with their terminals in India.
Which remote sensing agency is located at Hyderabad and what is its role?
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